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May 10th and 11th Spring Fundamentals with Sylvia Kind

The early childhood studio: languages, materials, and collective experimentation​The early childhood studio, as conceptualized through the work at the Capilano University Children’s Centre is a place of experimental interplay. We have imagined the studio as a site of collective inquiry that affords both children and educators time to dwell with materials, linger in artistic processes, and work together on particular ideas and propositions, creating a relational space of investigating and creating together; constructing, making, and co-composing understandings. Artistic languages are understood as ways of knowing and being and are central in these studio inquiries. In this workshop we will engage with studio processes through a variety of materials and artistic media as we explore some of the ideas generated through young children’s inquiries and long-term projects.

About Sylvia Kind:Sylvia Kind, Ph.D. is an instructor in Early Childhood Education at Capilano University and an atelierista at the Capilano University Children’s Centre. Her work is motivated by an interest in young children’s studio practices, their lively material improvisations and collective experimentations, and in developing understandings of studio research in early childhood contexts. She has co-authored the book Encounters with Materials in Early Childhood Education, co-edited Drawing as Language, and has written several journal articles and book chapters on studio practices in early childhood.View her work and book Encounters with Materials in Early Childhood Education at:

Only one more week to registrar!! Ticket sales end on May 5th at 10pm.

We will be offering limited student discounted tickets for $125. If you are a student and interested in registering please email us at calgaryreggio@gmail.com

​Our next CRNA Twitter Chat is May 14thThis month's #ReggioPLC #ReggioYYC twitter chat topic is Growth and Change. Tuesday, May 14th at 7pm MST. Join the dialogue with like minded educators around the world through the hashtags #ReggioPLC #reggioyyc You can follow our host: @kzelmer (Calgary Reggio Network)

2020 Reggio Emilia Study Tour!!

A 2020 Reggio Study tour is being organized by the Vancouver Reggio Association from March 15-20th, 2020. They will be collaborating with Robin Duckett of UK Sightlines Initiative to co-host and co-organize.

Please note: Expressions of interest with first $100 deposit will open April 5.

For those interested in extending their practice in the Reggio philosophy.This year the back to basics series will focus on locating ourselves within the principles of the Reggio philosophy through discussions and reflections with other educators. We will look most deeply at the role of our environments in the learning process. Participants will be invited to observe and interact with a variety of environments throughout the city (ex: urban environment, outdoor environment)

​Philosophical Dialogues: A four part seriesFor those who are experienced with and who have been practicing the Reggio philosophy within their classroom or setting for several years. This series will be grounded in dialogue only and engage participants in challenging the ideas, ethics and understandings of the Reggio philosophy. Cost: $80 for 4 sessions and light supper will be provided

Introducing Reggio Network Pop-Ups!!We are introducing informal networking events this year with pop-ups! This is a chance to drop in and network with other educators, connect with mentors and see what work is being done in our Calgary context. Please bring your own food or beverage.